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Beame
R99/month
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Mobile app access
- Jamming detection
- + 1 more feature
The four common shapes of car trackers and where you are likely to find each one.
Updated 30 September 2026 · Tracker Prices South Africa
Tracker Prices SA is an independent comparison site. This guide gives general information for South African drivers; your own provider, insurer or the police have the final word on your situation.
| Type | Looks like | Usually fitted |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwired tracker | Small black box with a wiring loom | Behind the dashboard, near the fuse box |
| OBD plug-in | Plug-sized unit, sometimes with an LED | OBD port under the steering wheel |
| Wireless recovery unit (e.g. Beame) | Compact sealed unit, no wires | Hidden in trim, under seats or in the boot |
| Magnetic GPS tracker | Weather-proof box with a magnet | Under bumpers or in wheel arches |
Thieves check common spots first, so professional installers vary the location and hide units well. Wireless units like Beame are the hardest to find because there are no wires to follow.
See our step-by-step guide on how to check if your car has a tracker.
Across the plans we compare, Matrix offers the widest choice for South African drivers: Beame for low-cost, insurer-approved recovery, Silver and Gold for live tracking, and the new Matrix Vision dashcam for video telematics.
Monthly prices from our catalogue. Click Get quote to compare offers for your vehicle.
Road-facing ADAS and in-cab AI cameras in one 4G-connected unit, data bundle included. Collision, tailgating and rollover warnings, phone-use and drowsiness alerts, live streaming with push-to-talk, and privacy blurring, all from one platform.
Prices incl. VAT. Data bundle limits apply. Not ideal for long-haul night-time operation.
A small wireless unit hidden in your car in minutes, with no wiring into its electronics and a battery that lasts up to three years. Approved by major insurers, with jamming detection and 24/7 recovery.
Most are between matchbox and cigarette-box size.
Often behind the dashboard or near the fuse box for hardwired units; wireless units can be anywhere.
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